Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking operation of belt buckle
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Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly.
Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by pulling
firmly on belt webbing. |
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If latch plate fails even once to engage properly in belt
buckle during at least 5 tests, renew seat belt complete with
belt buckle. |
| Checking release mechanism |
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Release seat belt by pressing button on belt buckle with
finger pressure. When belt is slack, latch plate must spring out
of belt buckle on its own. |
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Carry out test at least 5 times. If latch plate fails even
once to spring out of buckle, renew seat belt complete with belt
buckle. |
WARNING
| Under no circumstances whatsoever may lubricant be
used to eliminate noise or stiffness in belt buckle
buttons. |
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The inertia reel has two locking functions.
The first locking function is triggered by the belt being
jerked out of the reel (belt exten ...
Plastic-coated fittings show fine, parallel scoring after
stress on belt system (when belt was fastened during accident).
(On the other hand, wear caused by frequent ...
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Removing and installing front turn signal bulb -M5-/-M7- (gas discharge
headlights)
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
If the left turn signal bulb on vehicles with TDI engine
cannot be remo ...
Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).
The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop
as s ...
Assembly overview - door handle and door lock
Note
Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar.
1 -
Door lock
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Bolt
1.5 Nm
For locking bar in door handle bracket
3 -
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Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates